About Us
We are the nation’s CTC and Orthodox Tea specialist, with a passion for everything that makes a quality brew. Since the commencement of the Kalubowitiyana CTC Tea operation, we have been spreading our reach globally by manufacturing thick coloury CTC grades for renowned, quality blends for everyone to enjoy.
Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory Ltd (KTFL) was incorporated on the 30th of September 1992 as a Public Company fully owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and functioning under the Ministry of Plantation Industries. It began commercial operations with the commencement of manufacturing at the newly built CTC Tea Factory located in Kalubowitiyana, Morawaka on 1st August 1994. The Derangala Tea Factory in Derangala Morawaka was re-built under the Kalubowitiyana umbrella, and commenced manufacturing of Orthodox Teas in March 2000. Company acquired the Hiniduma Hills Tea Factory in Neluwa and Menikdiwela Tea Factory in Manikdiwela, Pilimathalawa to its network in the years 2012 and 2015, increasing the total production capacity to over 1700 MT p.a..
Our Vision and Mission
To be the most recognized model in manufacturing and marketing of best Sri Lankan CTC and Orthodox Tea.
To manufacture superior quality, tasty and consumer friendly Sri Lankan Tea aiming at Internal and External markets.
Our Story
Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory Ltd (KTFL) was incorporated under the Companies Act on 30th September 1992 as a public company fully owned by the government under the Ministry of Plantation Industries. It began commercial operations as a CTC Tea Factory at Kalubowitiyana, Deniyaya Electorate, Sri Lanka on 01st August 1994. This CTC Tea Factory was built with the assistance of the Indian Line of Credit. The company started the Derangala Tea Factory as its second tea factory producing Orthodox Teas in March 2000. The Company has been operating on a self-financing basis since 1995. And the company also started its third tea factory Hiniduma Hills producing orthodox Tea in 2011 and followed by 4th tea factory in Kandy.
